Are you interested in learning more about adolescents? 

The Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Adolescence might be for you!

This interdisciplinary certificate is intended to provide broad background in the area of adolescence and is offered through Northern Illinois University’s Collaborative on Early Adolescence. The certificate is designed to complement undergraduate course work in a variety of majors, including the psychology major. The certificate program is open to all NIU undergraduates who maintain a good academic standing in the university. 

Participants in the certificate program should contact Dr. Mounts early in the certificate program for advising. 

Contact:
Dr. Nina Mounts
Phone: (815)753-6968
Email: nmounts@niu.edu

Courses

Requirements include 12 hours of coursework.

One Core Course:
EPS 307 (3) Development of the Adolescent - Fall 2013
EPS 406 (3) Issues in Human Development and Learning in the Middle School & High School Years - Summer 2013 & Fall 2013
PSYC 424 (3) Adolescent Development

One Group One Course:
*EPS 307 (3) Development of the Adolescent - Fall 2013
*EPS 406 (3) Issues in Human Development and Learning in the Middle School & High School Years - Summer 2013 & Fall 2013
EPS 419 (3) The Middle School Child - Summer 2013 & Fall 2013
LTLA 363 (3) Young Adult Literature in a Multicultural Society
PHHE 404 (3) Drug Education - Summer 2013 (Off Campus) & Fall 2013
PHHE 406 (3) Sexuality Education - Summer 2013 (Off Campus) & Fall 2013
PHHE 408 (3) Mental and Emotional Health - Fall 2013
*PSYC 424 (3) Adolescent Development
SOCI 488 (3) Juvenile Delinquency - Fall 2013
TLCI 422 (3) Middle School Organization and Structure - Summer 2013 & Fall 2013
WOMS 332 (3) Growing Up Female
*May be counted toward Group One if not used for the core.

One Group Two Course related to adolescent development:
**EPS 492 (1-3) Special Topics in Educational Psychology
FCNS 489 (3) Topical Issues in Family and Child Studies
HIST 473 (3) Topics in Women’s History
KNPE 496 (3) Youth Development through Physical Activity - NEW for FA13
**PHHE 472 (1-3) Current Issues: Health Education
PSYC 495 (3) Seminar in Special Topics
WOMS 430 (3) Special Topics in Women’s Studies
**Students must take this course for 3 semester hours.

One Additional Course from Group One or Group Two.

The certificate worksheet is a tool to track coursework and progress toward the certificate.  The Summer 2013 Courses & Fall 2013 Courses list the courses being offered this summer and fall for the Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Adolescence.